Dr. B and "standard management fee"

I was a patient of Dr. B but switched to my original clinic for specific reasons, but will continue to see him to continue my immune protocol.

I e-mailed the office to inquire about referrals to a visiting nurse service for my intralipids.

I received a phone call on Monday from Stacy in the business office saying that Dr. B instituted a standard management fee of $1250. She said that they will mail/fax any papers, fill prescriptions, etc for another practice, but it will cost. (no discounts)

Has anyone else heard of this new policy? I was a bit thrown to say the least......

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I received the same call from her but Dr. B had already told me that was his fee. I know its crazy but not sure what alternative we have. I think she said we can try and submit to our insurance and see if we can get any money back.

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sorry, is that for the intralipids or to use his office for your immune protocol?

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The way he explained it to me was that it's a lot to sit down, go over files, make up protocol, mtgs w nurses about it, as well as ordering meds, dealing w paperwork, etc.... That's what the fee covers.

Message edited 7/27/2011 9:30:26 PM.

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When I used him for immune treatment only while cycling at another clinic I had paid $1,000 as a fee, plus he billed my insurance for visits. This was last year.

I moved my embryos to another clinic he used and he did my whole FET, no management fee.

I guess if I use another clinic for IVF, I will have to pay the $1,250 management fee when using him for immune treatment only. I understand this fee is for each cycle I use him for immunological treatment. Will he charge for the office visits, too?

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